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news Mercopress 2026-05-17

Brazil Leads South America in Military Spending; Uruguay Sees Significant Rise

Brazil's military budget reached approximately USD 23.9 billion in 2025, a 13% increase, solidifying its position as South America's top spender. Uruguay also experienced one of the region's largest relative increases in military expenditure.

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